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Injured Indiana hunter chooses to end life support
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tim Bowers loved the outdoors. Hunting gave him the quiet time during which he could reflect on a busy life that included a new wife, a successful business and a baby on the way.
Associated PressObama administration pushes back over canceled health plans
By David Morgan and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, under pressure over the botched opening of its healthcare website, announced new efforts on Tuesday to appease hundreds of thousands of people whose coverage is being canceled as insurers prepare for reforms in…
ReutersVeterans United - $0 Down VA Home Loans for Vets
Veterans can qualify for $0 down with the VA home loan benefit. Competitive rates - no private mortgage insurance required. PreQualify online in mins!
AdChoices Veterans United SponsoredWhat Causes Cancer in Pets?
Hearing the news that your pet has been diagnosed with cancer can be both devastating and terrifying at the same time. It is natural to have many questions about exactly what the diagnosis means, what might happen to your pet as the cancer progresses...
PetsWomen who follow a Mediterranean diet live longer and thrive: study
Now you've got even more good reason to eat a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston evaluated the diets and medical records of 10,670 women who were in their late 50s or early 60s between 1984 and 1986. After tracking…
AFP Relax NewsSenate Reviews Health Care Rollout Woes
Appearing before a Senate committee Tuesday, Marilyn Tavenner, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says the government's health care web site has improved since its widely panned launch a month ago, and is still improving. (Nov. 5)
Associated Press VideosToronto Mayor Ford admits he smoked crack; will not resign
By Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted on Tuesday he has smoked crack cocaine, probably "in one of my drunken stupors," but insisted he's not an addict and said he would stay in office and run for reelection next year. Speaking just days after Toronto's police chief…
ReutersHere's Why Olive Oil May Be the Secret to Aging Well
Vegetables, whole grains, fish, healthy fats like olive oil and nuts, little red meat, less alcohol—but wine is cool. As far as proscriptive diets go, that’s about as easy as it gets—it’s an “eat more of these things” kind of approach, rather than the dogmatic “never ever ever eat these things."…
Takepart.comToronto mayor's comments on drug use
Here are some comments made by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made during a brief exchange with reporters on Tuesday, when he admitted, for the first time, that he had smoked crack cocaine. Ford said he wants Toronto police to release a video that appears to show him smoking crack.
ReutersWhat is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?
People with celiac disease experience a variety of gastrointestinal and, occasionally, extraintestinal symptoms when they consume gluten - the primary protein found in wheat. The biological mechanisms behind this autoimmune reaction are rather well understood, and the diagnostic tests for celiac…
U.S.News & World Report LPU.S. skeptical of Syria chemical arms declaration: U.N. envoy
After years of "broken promises" by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the United States is reviewing with skepticism a chemical arms declaration submitted by Syria to a world watchdog, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said on Tuesday. Under a Russian-U.S. proposal, Syria agreed…
Reuters10 things plastic surgeons won’t tell you
Beauty is more than skin deep — so this is going to hurt. What to know before you and your wallet go under the knife for cosmetic treatments.
MarketWatchCanada's poor environment record could hit energy exports: watchdog
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is doing a bad job of protecting the environment, an official watchdog said on Tuesday, suggesting a poor image for the country on green issues could harm Canadian companies seeking to export crude oil and natural gas. The damning report by Neil…
ReutersTwo U.S. hospital chains dismiss Obamacare technical woes
Two U.S. hospital operators said on Tuesday technology problems bedeviling the federal government's online health insurance marketplace were gradually diminishing and will not stop them from pushing ahead with plans to provide care to those who sign up. It's frustrating that it did not work,"…
ReutersSenate Dems Fear Lingering 'Crisis of Confidence' in Health Care Law
Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who was an ardent supporter of the president’s health care plan, warned today that the botched rollout of Obama health care exchanges has led to a “crisis of confidence.” “I believe that there’s been a crisis of confidence created in the dysfunctional...
ABC NewsHow to Make Your Old Computer Like New
If you're thinking it's time to replace your computer, think again! These 3 simple steps can help you clean up your PC and make it run like new again.
AdChoices ARO 2013SponsoredColon cancer testing may be leveling off in US
ATLANTA (AP) — After years of steady increases, testing for colon cancer may be leveling off, a federal report suggests.
Associated PressDetroit to delay plan to enroll retirees in Obamacare exchanges
By Joseph Lichterman DETROIT (Reuters) - The city of Detroit will delay its plan to move retiree healthcare onto the Affordable Care Act exchanges because of problems that are plaguing the roll-out of the online insurance marketplaces, an attorney representing the city said in bankruptcy court on…
ReutersWisconsin voter ID law trial begins in federal court
By Brendan O'Brien MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A Wisconsin state law requiring voters to present photo identification went on trial in federal court on Monday, with critics arguing that the law would discourage African-American and Latino residents from casting ballots, while supporters said it would…
Reuters7 Things to Look for in a Good Fitness Boot Camp (7 photos)
Four years ago I enrolled in my first official boot camp. Led by a power-house, well built instructor, he focused on pushing us to our maximum potential, and encouraged us to not just focus on our fitness routine to get the body of our dreams, but on our diet as well. Within just a few weeks I was…
The Dark Side of Cleaning Up International Adoptions: Kids Are Left in Orphanges Longer
Stricter criteria on international adoptions means more kids are left in institutions longer, which could be detrimental to their physical and mental health, says a new study from an adoption group.
Time.comFast Food Companies Relying on Social Media to Target Younger Consumers
Kids are seeing fewer ads for fast food on television, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t targeted as consumers in other ways. There are healthier options to go along with the fries and burgers — and even a slimmed down french fry, but a new study from the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity…
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